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Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles the passing away of former Assembly Speaker of Uttarakhand Shri Harbans Kapoor
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the passing away of former Assembly Speaker of Uttarakhand Shri Harbans Kapoor Ji.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"Saddened by the passing away of our senior Party colleague from Uttarakhand Shri Harbans Kapoor Ji. A veteran legislator and administrator, he will be remembered for his contributions to public service and social welfare. Condolences to his family and supporters. Om Shanti."
AYUSH
MoU signed between Ministry of Ayush and Department of Biotechnology
MoU will facilitate Inter-Ministerial Cooperation for evidence based biotechnological interventions in Ayush sector
A Memorandum of Understanding  was signed between Ministry of Ayush and Department of Biotechnology, Government of India for mutual collaboration to explore the possibility of cooperation, convergence and synergy to bring out the expertise under one platform towards evidence based biotechnological interventions in Ayush sector. Secretary, Ministry of Ayush Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha and Secretary, Department of Biotechnology Dr. Rajesh S Gokhale were present on this occasion along with other official of both the ministries.
Through this association it is expected that traditional healthcare and biotechnology together would enable tremendous possibilities to undertake innovative and path-breaking research, which can be used for the exploration of various fundamental principles of Ayush systems. There is a need of multi-pronged and technological ways for the exploration and application of this ancient scientific system of health care into the public health care domain.
Biotechnological R & D and Ayush Interventions will improve quality of life as well as life span  and bring down the associated morbidity pertaining to chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, osteoarthritis, cachexia, pain management and infectious diseases for example Tuberculosis.
On this occasion, Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha said that MoU between Ministry of Ayush and DBT is expected to pave way for coordinated researches in Ayush sector and the huge untapped potential of Ayush health care system may be utilized for the community benefit.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Rajesh S Gokhale said that this Inter Ministerial cooperation between Ministry of Ayush and DBT is expected to generate knowledge and new means of intervention strategies for difficult to treat diseases.
This joint R&D effort ranging from fundamental science to validation and thereafter product development, will significantly help in the growth of the Indian contributions to this important sector, not only nationally but internationally as well. Emphasis would be given to mechanistic studies of Ayurveda Therapeutics using animal models of disease and other advanced analytical methods along with data analytical tools.
Cabinet
Cabinet Approves changes to Motor Vehicle  Bill 2016: The biggest reform in road transport sector To be Tabled in Parliament
Cabinet Approves changes to Motor Vehicle  Bill 2016: The biggest reform in road transport sector
To be Tabled in Parliament
 Bill, 2016. The Bill will be introduced in the Parliament.
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MULTI-TASKING  STAFF, AND HAVALDAR  EXAMINATION, 2023
Staff Selection Commission has published Notification for “Multi-Tasking  Staff, and Havaldar  Examination, 2023” on 30.06.2023. The Staff Selection Commission will hold a competitive examination for recruitment of Multi-Tasking  Staff  in various Ministries/ Departments/ Offices of the Government of India and various Constitutional Bodies/ Statutory Bodies/ Tribunals, etc., in different States/ Union Territories and Havaldar  in Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs  and Central Bureau of Narcotics  under Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance. Candidates from all parts of the country will be eligible to apply.
2. Information regarding details of post, tentative number of vacancies, age limit, essential educational qualification, fee payable, scheme of examination, how to apply, etc. are given in detail in the Recruitment Notice.
3. Applications must be submitted in online mode only through Commission’s website ssc.nic.in . The last date for submission of online applications is 21.07.2023  and last date for making online fee payment is 22.07.2023 .In the online application form, candidates are required to upload scanned photograph and signature. Photograph should be without cap, spectacles and frontal view of the face should be visible.
4. In Southern Region, Computer Based Examination will be held in September, 2023 in 22 Centres/Cities as follows: 10 Centres in Andhra Pradesh; 01 Centre in Puducherry 08 Centres in Tamil Nadu; 03 Centres in Telangana. The Computer Based Examination will be conducted in Hindi, English and in 13 regional languages including Tamil and Telugu.
5. The Press Note is being issued for giving wider publicity for the benefit of prospective applicants.
Ministry of Finance
Cabinet approves Agreement between India and Saint Vincent and The Grenadines for the Exchange of Information and Assistance in Collection with respect to Taxes
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved anAgreement between the Republic of India and Saint Vincent and The Grenadines for the Exchange of Information and Assistance in Collection with respect to Taxes.
Details of the Agreement:
i) This is a new Agreement between the Republic of India and Saint Vincent and The Grenadines. There was no such agreement in past between the two countries.
ii) Agreement mainly proposes to facilitate exchange of information between the two countries and to provide assistance to each other in collection of tax claims.
iii) Agreement also contains tax examination abroad provisions which provide that a country may allow the representatives of the other country to enter its territory  to interview individuals and examine records for tax purposes.
Impact:
Agreement between the Republic of India and Saint Vincent and The Grenadines will help in facilitating the exchange of information between the two countries including sharing of information held by the banks and other financial institutions encompassing the information regarding the legal and beneficial ownership. It will also facilitate the assistance in collection of the tax claims between the two countries. Thus, it will strengthen India's commitment to fight offshore tax evasion and tax avoidance practices leading to generation of unaccounted black money.
Background:
There was no such agreement with Saint Vincent and The Grenadines in the past and India was negotiating this agreement since a long time. Finally, Saint Vincent and The Grenadines agreed to conclude this agreement with India which will promote tax cooperation between the two countries through exchange of information and assistance in collection of outstanding tax claims between the two countries.
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Government is working as enabler by creating demand structure for Drones: Civil Aviation Minister Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia
Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia addresses FICCI session on Drones for Public Good – Mass Awareness Program
Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia, Minister of Civil Aviation today said that the government’s role has changed under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and it is working as an enabler, and not a regulator, looking at a new approach of evidence-based policymaking for drones.
Addressing the session on Drones for Public Good – Mass Awareness Program, organized by FICCI, Shri Scindia said technology promotion is crucial and drone technology will bring those living at the margins to the centre of development. “Drones play a crucial role in connecting the people from the length and breadth of the country,” he said.
India as a country, said Shri Scindia, has generally been a follower in the evolution of innovation or technology. This is the first time we are looking at being leaders, said the Civil Aviation Minister.
The new drone rules, accompanied at a very short period with the PLI scheme for drones, gives the nascent industry of domestic manufacturing a huge boost. “A 40 per cent value addition threshold for the sector gives a unique advantage to get off to a flying start,” said Shri Scindia.
He further mentioned that for any technology to succeed it requires three steps- policy structure, funding incentive and demand structure. The Indian Government, he further stated, the Svamitva  scheme plans to use drones to map thousands of villages which will give India’s drone industry a massive boost.
India has some very hard-to-reach territories and drones would be effective in providing vaccines, resulting in an increase of the vaccination drive, added the minister. “The government is already working as an anchor customer by the usage of vaccines and mapping and creating the demand structure for the drone technology in India,” said Shri Scindia. The government approved PLI Scheme for the drone’s industry will bring fresh investments and boost employment in India said the minister. He said that drone technology is on the runaway and urged the industry bodies to help the technology take off.
Mr. Vignesh Santhanam, Aerospace and Drones, World Economic Forum said, drones should bolster the Agri research system to support the sector through increased produce, upskilling of rural populations for secure livelihoods while being a lighthouse for fourth IR tech.
Mr. Smit Shah, Director – Partnerships, DFI said, we welcome the efforts of the Minister as a partner of this industry.
Mr. Rajan Luthra, Chair – FICCI Committee on Drones and Chairman’s Office – Head-Special Projects, Reliance Industries Ltd said that agriculture is one of the most important sectors in India with huge market potential and the usage of drones for agriculture will deliver significant benefits to the farmers and common man.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM to dedicate to the nation K. K. Patel Super Speciality Hospital in Bhuj on 15 April
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will dedicate to the nation K. K. Patel Super Speciality Hospital in Bhuj, Gujarat on 15th April, 2022 at 11 AM via video conferencing. The hospital has been built by Shree Kutchi Leva Patel Samaj, Bhuj.
This is the first charitable super speciality hospital in Kutch. It is a 200 bedded hospital. It provides super speciality services such as Interventional Cardiology , Cardiothoracic Surgery, Radiation Oncology, Medical Oncology, Surgical Oncology, Nephrology, Urology, Nuclear Medicine, Neuro Surgery, Joint Replacement and other supportive services like laboratory, radiology etc. The hospital makes medical super speciality services easily accessible for the people of the region, at an affordable price.
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EPFO - Pension Adalat on 21st April 2021
In view of the recent spike in the number of COVID-19 cases and to ensure Social Distancing, Pension Adalat which was proposed to be conducted on 21st April 2021 in Regional Office, Royapettah, Chennai 600 014 will be conducted only through Webinar.
Therefore, the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation, Regional Office, Chennai North and Regional Office, Chennai South requests all pensioners / members to take note of the change. Those who have submitted grievances through online will be considered and the same will be redressed through Webinar to be conducted on 21.4.2021 at 2.30 P.M. The link for the webinar will be sent to the email ID/mobile number furnished by the pensioners for participating in the webinar. For those who have submitted grievances in person, reply will be sent to them through post.
This is stated in a press release issued by Shri Pranit Joshi, Regional Provident Fund Commissioner-II Regional Office, Chennai North.
Ministry of Defence
Indian Navy Develops Oxygen Plant on Wheels
Mobile Oxygen Generation Plants, termed 'Oxygen on Wheels' designed and developed by Naval Dockyard Visakhapatnam under the Eastern Naval Command  were inaugurated by Vice Adm AB Singh, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief ENC today, 20 May 21. The Naval Dockyard Technical team conceived and developed two Oxygen Generation Plants each with 100 Litres per minute capacity, designed to provide a direct feed to any hospital's pipeline system.
The Oxygen Plants, mounted on trailers, can easily be transported to remote hospitals and connected to the hospital's fixed Oxygen piping system - to serve as the main feed for up to 16 beds. The Oxygen System can also serve as a backup to prevent incidents of low oxygen pressure in the hospitals. Such a system has been conceived and implemented to support the State Govt. efforts during the on-going Oxygen crises, especially in smaller hospitals and rural areas that may not have the requisite infrastructure.
Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
Periodic Labour Force Survey  – Quarterly Bulletin [July, 2020 – September, 2020]
Considering the importance of availability of labour force data at more frequent time intervals, National Statistical Office  launched Periodic Labour Force Survey  in April 2017. On the basis of PLFS, a Quarterly Bulletin is brought out giving estimates of labour force indicators in urban areas, viz., Worker population ratio , Labour Force Participation Rate , Unemployment Rate , distribution of workers by broad status in employment and industry of work in the Current Weekly Status .
Seven Quarterly Bulletins of PLFS corresponding to the quarters ending December 2018, March 2019, June 2019, September 2019, December 2019, March 2020 and June 2020 have already been released.
Today the Ministry has released the Quarterly Bulletin for the quarter ending September 2020 which is the eighth in this series. The Bulletin and the detailed results are available in the Ministry website www.mospi.gov.in.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Third Indo-German Environment Forum held in New Delhi
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Prime Minister's Office
PM addresses ‘Make in India’ Seminar in Tokyo, Japan
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today, addressed the ‘Make in India: India-Japan partnership in Africa and digital partnership’ seminar, in Tokyo.
The Prime Minister explained how the Union Government is focused on improving ease of doing business, and ease of living for the citizens. He expressed happiness at the large presence of Japanese companies in India. Noting that Japan has been a partner in many important industrial projects in India, the Prime Minister explained the strength of India’s economic performance over the last four years. He said India is today the fastest growing major economy. He mentioned other major transitions in the Indian economy, including the move from informal to formal economy, digital transactions and GST etc.
The Prime Minister said that India's rising economy, fast growing middle class and young demography offer many new opportunities to Japanese investors. In this context, he mentioned low cost manufacturing, IT industry, and electric mobility, among other sectors.
The Prime Minister emphasized on the shared values between India and Japan. He said that both countries would look to develop stronger development partnerships in other parts of the world, including the Indo Pacific, South Asia and Africa.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
FACT is sending another 20 containers of 560 MT Ammonium Sulphate to Haldia port through Coastal Shipping
Fertiliser PSU using Coastal Shipping as an effective mode of transport for the movement of its products
This will ensure fast and timely availability of fertilizers to the farmer community in the Eastern and the Western Coastal areas of the country
The Fertilizers & Chemicals Travancore Limited , a PSU under the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers has started using Coastal Shipping as a new and effective mode of transport for the movement of its products. This will ensure fast and timely availability of fertilizers to the farmer community in the Eastern and the Western Coastal areas of the country.
FACT is getting active support of Cochin Port Trust in this endeavor. Fertilizers moved through costal shipping will be carried out further through Rail to reach the required destination
FACT has started Coastal Shipping mode for dispatching bagged fertilizer to selected viable destinations, in line with the Government policy for considering freight subsidy for transportation of fertilizer through coastal shipping. Following the successful delivery of the first batch of 20 containers of Ammonium Sulphate despatched from Cochin on 30th July2020 through Coastal shipping, to Haldia, West Bengal.
Company is sending another shipment of 20 containers of fertilizer  to the same destination.
Stuffing of bagged fertilizers in containers is completed at FACT plant at Udyogamandal on 2nd September2020 & the ship is scheduled for 4th September 2020.
In west Bengal this product is marketed by HIL  Limited, a PSU under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers which is a sole manufacturer of DDT globally.
It is believed that shipping of fertilizers through sea route shall ease the pressure on movement of fertilizers by rail and road to some extent.
Prime Minister's Office
PM expresses deep grief over loss of lives due to earthquake in Indonesia
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief and anguish after the loss of lives due to an earthquake in Indonesia. He wished a speedy recovery to those injured and said that India stands with Indonesia in this hour of grief.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
“Saddened by the loss of lives and damage to property from the earthquake in Indonesia. Deepest condolences to the victims and their families. Wish a speedy recovery to the injured. India stands with Indonesia in this hour of grief.”
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CMFRI turns 75; launches year-long celebration campaign
Kochi: The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute  turned 75 years old on Thursday. On the occasion, the institute kick-started a one-year-long campaign that includes various activities to mark the platinum jubilee celebrations.
Established in 1947, the CMFRI has been playing a pivotal role in stewarding India’s marine fishery resources since its inception. Over the past seven and half decades, the CMFRI which joined the Indian Council of Agricultural Research  in 1967, has grown significantly in size and stature emerging as a leading tropical marine fisheries research hub in the world.
During the foundation day celebration, Dr J K Jena, Deputy Director General of the ICAR was the chief guest. He urged the CMFRI scientists to prioritise their focus of research in accordance with the urgent need of the society and the nation. “The Central Government is focusing on strengthening mariculture based alternative livelihood options like seaweed farming, marine ornamental fish culture etc. This would offer better livelihood options to the coastal communities and thereby support the country’s economy”, he said.
CMFRI Director Dr A Gopalakrishnan said that the institute broadened its objectives by diversifying towards potentially rewarding arenas such as mariculture, genetic and biotechnological applications. Keeping tab of the changes in the sector, research on climate change and bioprospecting will also be strengthened, he said.
Elaborating on the future plan of the institute, Dr Gopalakrishnan further said: “Given that mariculture is going to be a game changer in ensuring future fish production and also in providing income and employment security for coastal fishers, the CMFRI will focus on precision mariculture with the aid of smart tools and automation with Artificial Intelligence ”. Apart from this, a number of emerging areas of importance include marine environment management, marine biodiversity research, marine spatial planning, species identification and description, marine pollution research, fish disease diagnosis and control, resource monitoring and assessment, socioeconomics and so on, he added.
The logo for the year-long celebration was unveiled on the occasion. A theme song also was released.
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Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Recommendations for Equitable Reservation Benefits: OBC Sub-Categorisation Report Delivered to President
A Commission for Other Backward Classes was appointed to examine sub-categorisation of Other Backward Classes with Justice G Rohini, Retd. Chief Justice, Delhi High Court as the Chairperson, vide notification dated 2nd October, 2017.
The Commission had been entrusted the task to study the various entries in the Central List of OBCs and recommend correction of any repetitions, ambiguities, inconsistencies and errors of spellings or transcription; to examine the extent of inequitable distribution of benefits of reservation among the OBCs; and to work out the mechanism, criteria, norms and parameters, in a scientific approach, for sub-categorization within such OBCs.
The Commission has submitted its report to the Hon’ble President of India today on 31st July, 2023.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 198.20 Cr
Over 3.70 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years
India's Active caseload currently stands at 1,15,212
16,159 new cases reported in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.53%
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 3.84%
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 198.20 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,59,16,027 sessions.
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 3.70 Cr  adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Similarly, the COVID-19 precaution dose administration for age group 18-59 years also started from 10th April, 2022 onwards.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,04,09,266
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2nd Dose
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1,00,68,591
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Precaution Dose
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57,75,640
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,84,24,802
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2nd Dose
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1,76,31,735
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Precaution Dose
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1,05,63,189
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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3,70,80,378
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2nd Dose
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2,43,15,563
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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6,05,70,755
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2nd Dose
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4,92,03,714
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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55,84,21,866
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2nd Dose
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50,27,93,063
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Precaution Dose
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33,99,371
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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20,34,75,434
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2nd Dose
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19,37,74,315
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Precaution Dose
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27,76,957
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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12,72,87,680
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2nd Dose
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12,10,51,334
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Precaution Dose
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2,50,63,110
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Precaution Dose
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4,75,78,267
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Total
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1,98,20,86,763
India’s Active Caseload currently stands at 1,15,212. Active cases now constitute 0.26% of the country's total Positive Cases.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.53%. 15,394 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,29,07,327.
16,159 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The last 24 hours saw a total of 4,54,465 COVID-19 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 86.49 Cr  cumulative tests.
Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 3.84% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 3.56%.